The ToughArmor MB924IP-B is a rugged 24-bay mobile rack enclosure for 2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs. It fits into three 5.25" drive bays and is equipped with six Mini-SAS HD connectors, providing high-density storage and durability.












| Optional Certifications Available for ToughArmor MB924IP-B | |
| TAA | Trade Agreements Act Compliance | 
| UL | Safety Standard Certification | 
| UL94 | Flammability of Plastic Materials | 
| FCC | Federal Communications Commission Compliance | 
| Wide Temperature | MIL-STD-810H - Method 501.7 & 502.7 | 
| • | Supports 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSDs & HDDs, up to 7mm in height  | 
| • | Installs into 3 x standard external 5.25" bay  | 
| • | Transfer speed up to 12Gb/s for SAS drives & 6Gb/s for SATA drives  | 
| • | Powers 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA drive through 6 x 15-pin SATA power connector  | 
| • | Connects 24 x 2.5” SAS/SATA drive through 6 x MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) connector  | 
| • | Large 80mm cooling fan with three-mode fan speed control (high/low/off)  | 
| • | Individual drive activity LED with three-mode brightness control (100%/50%/off) | 
| • | Removable EZ-Slide Nano tray for each drive maintenance  | 
| • | Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) – creates a safe environment for drives  | 
| • | Active Power Technology (APT) – saves power by shutting the device when no drive is installed  | 
| • | Drive ID plugs are included to keep track of your drives  | 
| • | Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the tray inside the enclosure  | 
| • | EMI Grounding – Protects SSDs from electrical damage  | 
| • | Supports SATA 15 pins power cables and MiniSAS HD cables with locking latch design  | 
| • | Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty with exceptional customer support  | 
| Model Number: | MB924IP-B | 
| Color: | Black | 
| Support Drive Size: | 24 x 2.5" SSD/HDD | 
| Compatible Drive Type: | SATA/single channel SAS (SAS host required) | 
| Number of Drives: | 24 | 
| Max Drive Height: | 7mm | 
| Drive Bay: | 3 x external 5.25" drive bay | 
| Host Interface: | 6 x miniSAS HD (SFF-8643) | 
| Power Input: | 6 x 15 pin SATA power connector | 
| Transfer Rate: | SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps (single channel) | 
| Support HDD Capacity: | No limitation | 
| Drive Cooling: | 1 x 80 mm Fan | 
| Structure / Material : | Full metal | 
| Support Hot-Swap : | Yes | 
| Product Dimension (L x H x W): | 146 x 126 x 157.5mm | 
| Product Net Weight: | 2302g | 
| Product Gross Weight: | 2535.8g | 
| Drive Activity LED Indication: | Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green | 
| Package Content: | Device, user manual, ID Plug, screws | 
| SATA connector Insertion Cycles: | 10,000 | 
| Humidity: | 5%~65% RH | 
| Operating Temperature: | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) | 
| Storage Temperature: | -35°C to 70°C (-31°F to 158°F) | 
| Compliance: | CE, RoHS, REACH | 
| Warranty: | 5 years limited warranty | 
Q: Does MB924IP-B support the new SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?
A: The MB924IP-B does not support the SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB924IP-B , the drive will not spin, and the system won't detect the drive. See the list below for known SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with the PWDIS feature.
While we recommend to avoid using the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS, you can use the methods below to disable the PWDIS feature physically if you already purchased the drive:
Method 1 – Using the Molex to SATA adapter or cable to disconnect the power to Pin 3 of the SATA power connector.
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| Molex to SATA Adapter | Molex to SATA Cable | 
Method 2 – Placing Kapton tape on Pin 1-3 of the SATA/SAS power connector to isolate the 3.3V power, as shown below.
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Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists.
Q: The mounting screws for the device seem to be too short to secure the device onto my system, what should I do?
A: For computer cases that have a thick metal sheet, the included mounting screws (M3*2.5L) may not fully secure the device. Please use longer screws (M3*4L) to secure the device or contact us at tech@icydock.com for replacement screws.